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Archive for January, 2009

Voice-controlled Amulet Remote listens when you talk

Posted by Matt Hickey on January 9th, 2009
Amulet Remote(Credit: Amulet Devices)

I've got a pretty awesome remote control. I'm a home theater nerd, so it's a must. But the new Amulet Remote by 2-year old Irish start-up Amulet Devices does something mine does not: respond to voice commands.

I can see why this device--demoed this ...

Originally posted at CES 2009

Not all Samsung LCDs have LED backlighting

Posted by Matthew Moskovciak on January 9th, 2009
Samsung LN-B750 series

Samsung is clearly intending to make a big push with its LED-backlit LCDs, but the company did announce one new line of LCDs without LED. The Samsung LN-B750 series uses standard CFL backlighting, but includes other cutting-edge features such as 240Hz refresh rate, a slim inch-thick design, and access to ...

Originally posted at CES 2009

Samsung PN-B550 plasmas cut energy consumption in half

Posted by Matthew Moskovciak on January 9th, 2009
Samsung PN-B550 series

As much as we love plasmas' image quality here at CNET, there's no denying that they're power hogs . However, at CES 2009 we've seen several plasma manufacturers showing off new energy-efficient panels. Like Panasonic's NeoPDP plasmas, the Samsung PN-B550 series of plasmas claim to consume nearly ...

Originally posted at CES 2009

Samsung wants you to stay home, watch TV

Posted by Jennifer Sparkman on January 9th, 2009

Home theater is Samsung's game at this year's CES. Though the company did announce the new P3 touch-screen MP3 player, an inch-thick plasma TV, feature-packed Blu-ray home theater systems, and backlit LCD TVs dominated the show.

Samsung unveils P3 touch-screen MP3 player
Photos: Hands-on with the Samsung P3 player...

Originally posted at CES 2009

Get a 42-inch HDTV for $499.99

Posted by Rick Broida on January 9th, 2009

A 42-inch LCD for $500? That's a rare find indeed.

(Credit: Newegg)

It's NFL playoff season, so I've been keeping an eye peeled for good deals on big TVs. Alas, the discounts just aren't there. However, there's one bright spot: Newegg has the Corion Digital Lifestyles FA2B42323 42-inch LCD for $499.99....

Originally posted at The Cheapskate